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unplug Synonyms
Another word for unplug
Choosing another word for unplug depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To disconnect an electrical appliance or device from a power supply or socket by removing its plug.
Usage Example
"Please remember to disconnect the toaster and coffee maker before leaving for the weekend."
Strongest
disconnect
Strong
unhook
detach
• verb (Context 2)
To relax and disengage temporarily from digital technology, social media, or work obligations (informal).
Usage Example
"After a demanding quarter at the office, she decided to unwind for a few days at a mountain cabin."
Strong
unwind
disconnect
decompress
relax
switch off
disengage
• verb (Context 3)
To clear an obstruction or remove a stopper from a pipe, drain, or passage.
Usage Example
"The plumber used a specialized auger to unclog the kitchen sink drain."
Strongest
unclog
unblock
Strong
clear
unstop
uncork
Opposites of unplug
The opposite of unplug shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
plug
plug in
clog
block
connect
stop up
hook up
obstruct
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unplug. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unplug